Jobs at Jane Godall Institute , 1 Sep 2015

Position: Veterinary Health Officer

Company: Jane Godall Institute

City: Dar es Salaam

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Job Description

The primary focus of the Veterinary Health Officer will be health-monitoring of non-human primates, focusing on chimpanzees, and employee health program for JGI-TZ Field staff. The candidate will be responsible for both research and clinical duties and other responsibilities:

> Research duties include supervision and direction of non-invasive, observational health assessment and monitoring programs of chimpanzees and other primates, including collection of data and training of field assistants, sample collection and organization and monitoring of project supply inventory;

> Clinical duties include in-depth clinical observations for health monitoring, maintenance of individual animal health records, processing of faecal samples for hormone analysis, assisting with immobilization when necessary and permitted by governing authorities, interpretation of diagnostic information and formulation of treatment options, as well as performing necropsies on wildlife in the park.

> Candidates with a minimum of two year experience in practicing clinical veterinary medicine, or experience with public health or wildlife health or a combination of both will be highly considered;

> Coursework in epidemiology and experience with non-human primates is added value;

> Proven ability as a team worker and knowledge in both Kiswahili and English are essential;

> Knowledge in standard computer applications, such as Microsoft Word and Excel, and ability to enter data into a web-based database, is required;

> Must be able to work in challenging fieldwork conditions that require physical exertion.

Application instructions : Register on https://www.everjobs.co.tz/, create your profile and apply to the position.